Welcome to Bridgewater School. Your individual journey starts here.

At Bridgewater School, we celebrate, support and nurture individuality.

We provide independent education for boys and girls aged 3-18 years in an inspirational setting that is inclusive, stimulating, supportive and totally focused on achieving every student's personal goals.

We are proud of our family ethos, our consistently outstanding results and our forward-thinking academic environment.

But most of all, we are proud to be part of each child's individual journey.

School Life

Early Years

In many ways, our early years are some of the most important in our lives. They can start to shape both who we are and our view of the world. That is why at Bridgewater School, we like to give young individuals an early idea of how inspiring and enjoyable school life can be.

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Prep School

Finding the perfect learning environment for your child is as much about instinct as educational accomplishment. When you find the right school, it just instinctively feels right. Which is exactly the way you will feel when you experience the friendly and nurturing atmosphere of the Bridgewater Preparatory Department.

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Senior School

At Bridgewater School, we believe that exam results are an end product of an outstanding rounded education rather than an end to themselves. Which is why discovering the future potential and core capabilities of every individual whilst enabling everyone to enjoy a rich and varied array of group and team activities, has been the cornerstone of our success.

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Sixth Form

The two years of Sixth Form are the defining years of school life. The exceptional focus we can bring to all students through the intimacy and support of small classes, together with the support network of small tutor groups, can make all the difference. A difference which manifests itself in excellent A Level pass rates, year after year.

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Small is beautiful. And academically successful.

Ever since the school’s inception in 1950, our family ethos has ensured that each young person is treated very much as an individual. Although the scale and academic stature of the school have grown alongside our new buildings and facilities, we are still small enough to know each young person by name and develop a true understanding of their specific needs and abilities.

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News & Events

Wood Street Mission Gift Appeal

Every child deserves a magical Christmas, regardless of circumstance. That is why we are once again proud to support Wood Street Mission with their Christmas Gift Appeal. We are reaching

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Christmas programme of events 2023

This December Bridgewater pupils and parents can look forward to a fun and festive end to the winter term, with lots of extra-curricular events in the diary. Our programme of

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Salford Football Tournament winners 2023

Congratulations to our Year 7 football team who emerged victorious from the Salford Football Tournament staged at Irlam and Cadishead School in the autumn term. Having won two games and

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Celebrating musical mastery

At Bridgewater we celebrate not just the accomplishments of our students, but also the remarkable achievements of our dedicated staff. We are therefore thrilled to share the news of our

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Championing fitness and fundraising

We are thrilled to share the incredible efforts and achievements of our pupils as they once again dedicated their time and energy to support BBC Children in Need. November was

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Artist of the Month October 2023

In recognition of the exciting work being produced by our students in the Art Room, each month students from each year group who have demonstrated exceptional skill and creativity, will

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Enrichment at Rock and River

Our Year 11 students recently embarked on a thrilling expedition to Rock and River, an outdoor pursuits centre nestled in the countryside of Mawdesley, Lancashire. The trip, organised for the

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Celebrating digital aptitude

We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of a group of talented students who have been awarded their iDEA Bronze Awards. The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA, is

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Discovering new horizons. DofE Awards

The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award Scheme is not just a programme, it is an opportunity for students to challenge themselves, build teamwork and leadership skills and, most importantly, have

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Whole School Open Day 2023

When it comes to finding the perfect learning environment for your child, it is as much about instinct as academic success and, here at Bridgewater, we truly believe that the

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Prep School Blog

Prep III travel back in time

A visit to the Conway Centre, Burwardsley saw the children journey back to the Stone Age as part of their History topic

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Prep Cross Country squad growing in numbers

Ahead of this year's Salford Schools Cross Country Championship, our Prep runners head to Worsley Woods for training

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Developing individuals, achieving together

The Prep V residential trip gave children a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a variety of new activities in an exciting environment

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Prep VI Outdoor Adventures

Day 2 of the Prep VI residential and it was off to Llangollen for an eventful day of rock climbing and ghyll scrambling

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YHA Chester welcomes Prep IV

Archery and orienteering were the order of the day on arrival at Trafford Hall for Prep IV's outdoor adventure

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King endorses Prep Magazine content

As part of the Coronation celebrations earlier this year, Prep IV painted images of King Charles and sent them to Buckingham Palace. Just this week, their portraits were acknowledged by the King in a lovely letter and card received by

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Jody on top of the world!

Shortly after completing the slightly less onerous task of moving on from Year 6 to Year 7, Jody travelled to the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Junior World Championships in Wolverhampton. Not only did he compete, but he fought his way to the

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2023 Bridgewater School

If you needed something to make you smile over the summer holiday, to take your mind off all the rain, we’ve got just the thing for you – Miss Armstrong’s wonderful edit of our end of year Talent Show. A fantastic well done to all our performers

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“Oh I do like to be beside the seaside…”

Prep I and II enjoyed an end of year trip to Lytham St Anne’s beach this week. The weather was very kind to us and the children had a fantastic time building sandcastles, paddling, playing with balls and finding shells.

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Prep Magazine Summer edition 2022-2023

Please find attached the latest edition of the Prep Magazine, contain samples of the children’s learning across all year groups. You can find the full edition here:

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Wood Street Mission Gift Appeal

Every child deserves a magical Christmas, regardless of circumstance. That is why we are once again proud to support Wood Street Mission with their Christmas Gift Appeal. We are reaching

Read more

Christmas programme of events 2023

This December Bridgewater pupils and parents can look forward to a fun and festive end to the winter term, with lots of extra-curricular events in the diary. Our programme of

Read more

Salford Football Tournament winners 2023

Congratulations to our Year 7 football team who emerged victorious from the Salford Football Tournament staged at Irlam and Cadishead School in the autumn term. Having won two games and

Read more

Celebrating musical mastery

At Bridgewater we celebrate not just the accomplishments of our students, but also the remarkable achievements of our dedicated staff. We are therefore thrilled to share the news of our

Read more